PLANNING OFF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

Activities should be planned to finish well before dark – there should be a set finishing time when all
students must return to the assembly area.
Approval
No specific requirements beyond the Planning Requirements For All Off Campus Activities described
at the beginning of these procedures, and those determined by the school’s or college’s risk
management plan for the off campus activity.
Supervision
No specific requirements beyond the Planning Requirements For All Off Campus Activities described
at the beginning of these procedures, and those determined by the school’s or college’s risk
management plan for the off campus activity.
Names and a head count of all participants must be checked and recorded at the beginning and at
the end of the excursion. Regular head counts should also be carried out during the excursion.
Equipment
Drinking water should be available.
The instructor must have an appropriate First Aid kit available.
Qualifications/Experience
In the absence of current established and recognised training qualification, leader/teachers should be
able to demonstrate competencies at least to the standards contained in the AQF Outdoor Recreation
Certificate 3 (Assistant Leader) or 4 (Leader) with relevant specialisations in leadership and
management.
Leaders must have experience in the terrain to be covered; together with skills in elementary
navigation and bushcraft, and experience in supervising students in this environment.
One adult present must have knowledge of and ability to perform First Aid procedures. Possession of
a current Provide First Aid certificate (HLTAID003) is recommended.
For bush orienteering the leader must be an experienced and competent orienteer.
Venues
The venue should be appropriate to the age of the runners, their level of skill and their experience.
The area should be covered by an orienteering map – distinct contours on the map are helpful. The
leader should reconnoitre the area to update the map if necessary. Possession of a map does not
entitle entry to a property – prior permission needs to be obtained. Out of bounds areas must be
explained to runners.
The most suitable bushland will have open forest, a network of tracks and clear boundaries.
In park/urban areas the area used should not cover major traffic routes. Runners should be briefed
on any road crossings and other potential dangers.
There must be easy access in the case of an emergency.
Please refer to the online copy of this document (TASED-4-1765), located on the Tasmanian Department
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